Ryan Garcia's legal team claim new PED tests prove he is INNOCENT as doping scandal takes another twist

Ryan Garcia's attorneys claim that new test results from samples of two supplements prove that the boxer did not intentionally take performance enhancing drugs.

Garcia tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine in tests administered the day before and the day of his recent victory over Devin Haney.

The troubled boxer has always denied wrongdoing and now his legal team has released a statement claiming they have proof that he is a victim of 'supplement contamination'.

Lawyers also revealed that a press conference will be held next week 'to provide more insight and answer questions' on this latest twist in the scandal.

'The test results from samples of two supplements declared by Ryan Garcia on VADA Doping Control Forms, signed on April 19th and 20th, have returned positive for Ostarine contamination,' the statement read.

'This confirms what we have consistently maintained: Ryan was a victim of supplement contamination and has never intentionally used any banned or performance-enhancing substances. Any claims to the contrary, questioning Ryan's integrity as a clean fighter, are unequivocally false and defamatory.'  

The attorneys also released copies of reports into the two supplements: 'NutraBIO super cab rasberry (sic) lemonade' and 'Body health perfect amino'.

The reports claim both substances were tested for 'all banned substances including anabolic androgenic steroids, other anabolic agents, hormone receptor modulators including SARMs, HIF stablizers, stimulants, diuretics, and masking agents.'

According to the documents, 'Ostarine was detected in the range 70-2200 picograms per gram powder.' Crucially, both arrived at the lab 'open (and) sealed shut'.

Haney has previously called for the result to be reversed to a disqualification win, while his father has said Garcia should be banned from boxing for life.

'Throughout his career, Ryan has voluntarily submitted to numerous tests, all of which have returned negative results, underscoring his commitment to fair and clean competition. 

'Additionally, multiple negative tests leading up to his fight against Haney further affirm his clean record. The ultra-low levels of Ostarine detected in his samples, in the billionth of a gram range, along with his clean hair sample proves contamination rather than intentional ingestion. 

'The recent test results reiterate this. A press conference will be held next week to provide more insight and answer questions. More details on the conference will be announced in the coming days.'